The correct answer is 🅱️
❄️ To break the ice
😈 To speak of the devil
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Today's idioms are:
✔️ Bad apple
✔️ Top banana
✔️ Sour grapes
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📝WRITING
session #n12
You should always edit your piece of writing before handing it in. In order to do this, you should make sure:
• you have used complete sentences and that the words are in the correct order (i.e. subject, verb, object, etc.).
1- Joe took the of Asghar (Indicates that the subject took something, but lacks an object)
2- The shiniest of the red balls. (Identifies an object but lacks a verb which assigns any action to the object)
• you have used the correct grammar (e.g. past tenses for narratives).
Incorrect: The recipes is good for beginning chefs.
Correct: The recipes are good for beginning chefs.
• you do not repeat the same words, phrases, expressions, etc.
Incorrect: When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I saw that the stairs were high and steep. I took a deep breath and began to climb the stairs. When I reached the top of the stairs I looked around me.
Correct: When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I saw that they were high and steep. I took a deep breath and began to climb. When I reached the top I looked around me.
• there are no spelling errors.
The neighbors are on they’re lawn. (they're is a contraction for they are)
We haven't ever been their. (their is a pronoun)
There coming over to our house tomorrow. (there is a place)
• you have used the correct punctuation. (e.g. commas, full stops, question marks, etc.)
Incorrect: Rachel is very smart, she began reading when she was three years old.
Correct: Rachel is very smart. She began reading when she was three years old.
• you have indented the paragraphs (i.e. have begun the first line of each paragraph further in from the margin).
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SEMI·FORMAL STYLE is characterized by:
1- Less formal language
2- Less frequent use of short forms, formal linking words/ phrases or the passive
3- Respectful, polite tone
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Compare:
Formal: I would be grateful if you could reply at your earliest convenience.
Semi-formal: I look forward to receiving your reply as soon as possible.
Informal: I can’t wait to hear from you.
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Today's idioms are:
⏩ Let your freak flag fly
⏩ Jump the gun
⏩ cry wolf
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - script
#listening #275
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IELTS VS TOEFL
Major differences between IELTS and TOEFL exam
Part 5
Speaking
Part 1
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Today's sentences are:
1️⃣ Long-nosed proboscis monkeys live in the rainforest and feed mostly on the leaves of the mangrove plant
2️⃣ The red warbler weaves a crazy nest from grass leaves and spider webs
3️⃣ Animals have some amazing weapons for defending themselves
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Speak like a native 🇺🇸
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IELTS VS TOEFL
Major differences between IELTS and TOEFL exam
Part 6
Writing
Part 1 Introduction
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Part 2 First Major Difference
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Part 3 Listening and Reading
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Part 4 Listening and Reading
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Part 5: Speaking
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - track
#listening #275
🎧 Listening practice 🎧
🇱🇷American accent🇱🇷
Listen carefully 👂👂
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Today's sentences are:
1️⃣ Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try
2️⃣ If plan A doesn't work, the alphabet has 25 mroe letters. Stay Cool
3️⃣ Do not give your past the power to Define your future
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Speak like a native 🇺🇸
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The correct answer is 🅾️:
😜 to pull someone's leg
☺️ to pull yourself together
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